The Sonics are back in the playoffs. I’ve watched them on and off throughout the year and they looked good. In the first round, they were impressive against the Kings. Against the Spurs going on right now, they’ve looked second rate. I’ve thought the threat would come from Timmy Duncan but Manu Ginobili has been the rock of that team. Manu just makes the rest of his team better with his cutting, slashing, shooting and competitive spirit. A Suns-Spurs conference final will be interesting with Ginobili matching up against Steve Nash. I think if the Sonics can contain him, we have a chance. We’re 2 - 0 down right now but if we can hold serve when the series comes back to Seattle we have a chance.

Whatever happens to the Sonics though, this appears to be a good playoff year. The first tier teams (Suns, Spurs, Heat and Pistons) look to be equally matched which always makes for exciting basketball.